Knödler has been with the company for seven years and was in charge of the finance department before being appointed as Co-CEO in July 2022.

The low-floor hydrogen-powered 12-metre fuel cell bus debuted at the show. Equipped with ZF front steer and AxTrax drive axles and 15 – 45 kWh traction batteries from Impact Clean Power, the bus is currently being tested in Germany.

The expansion project for hydrogen fuel storage tanks is set to take place in three phases. The first phase, which is scheduled for completion by the end of the year, will see a new 5,000 m2 production hall, bringing the overall production area to 16,000 m2.

The new MAN VOK-08-F bus front axle will go into production in mid-2024 for installation in New Flyer of America’s range of Xcelsior transit bus models.

A new cover for bus air-conditioning (A/C) systems made using natural fibre composite technology was unveiled at Busworld last month: the ampliTex technical fabric was supplied by Swiss company, Bcomp.

At the show, Schunk demonstrated its latest products from the SLS range of pantographs and presented a new ‘Underbody Charger System’.

Whilst still in the early stages of development, the JV called WarmeWerk Wörth GmbH, aims to be the first to establish the geographical possibility and suitability of geothermal energy extraction in the area surrounding the town of Wörth.

Users of Thermo King's 'TracKing' will be able to access electronic braking system, odometer, axle-load, and tyre pressure data alongside information pulled from the transport refrigeration unit.

According to the terms of the non-binding agreement, Ford Otosan will support Quantron in fitting F-Max trucks with a fuel cell electric powertrain, comprising e-axle, high-power battery, fuel cells, and hydrogen storage tanks.

At its stand, Webasto presented a mock-up of a passenger shuttle “installed” with components from its wide portfolio of electrical products.

The ‘City 45 Electric’, based on the Mercedes ‘Sprinter’ van, is a 7.4-metre vehicle with seating for up to 20 passengers.

The ‘eTGX’ and ‘eTGS’ are a continuation of the longstanding TG-range of trucks, with electric drivelines that will reportedly deliver up to 800 kilometres of range.